LAST UPDATE | 13 Aug

THE SOLAR ECLIPSE was a magnificent sight to behold.

Unfortunately, neither the naked eye nor most standard cameras could safely capture it, as the sun’s strength was too intense.

Cloud cover also hampered the view in many areas.

However, we have compiled some of the best images from Ireland – many of which were gratefully received from readers of The Journal - as well as some of the best photos from abroad.

What’s your favourite?

Ardmore, Co Waterford

Captured on the Cliff Walk by Maeve and Charles

Captured on the Cliff Walk by Maeve and Charles

Claddagh, Galway

Taken by Emily McGill with Samsung S24 Ultra phone.

Clonsilla, Dublin 

Sam M Sam M

Donabate, Co Dublin

Liam Maher Liam Maher

Greystones beach, Co Wicklow

Andres Poveda Andres Poveda

Curragh Plains, Co Kildare

Eamonn Farrell Eamonn Farrell

Rush, Dublin

Eoin Hegarty Eoin Hegarty

Gowran, Co Kilkenny

Emer Brangan Emer Brangan

The Phoenix Park, Dublin

Laura Maestri RollingNews.ie RollingNews.ie

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Holly (7) and Oscar (5) with their mother Kelly Gamble, and granny Colette Gamble from Maynooth RollingNews.ie RollingNews.ie

Port Oriel, near Clogherhead, Co Louth

Sequence of four shots from James Carr

Bells Field, Cork

Michael O'Sullivan Michael O'Sullivan

Caoimhe Lyons Michael O'Sullivan Michael O'Sullivan

Drogheda, Co Louth

Annette Butler Annette Butler

Clonshaugh, Co Dublin

Miguel Walker Miguel Walker

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And some images from abroad

‘We have totality in Spain’

'A twilight dawn.'

Thousands gathered at a beach in Mallorca this evening to view western Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years.

Sky's @AliBunkallSKY reports

Live updates: https://t.co/57ZyiM0ugn pic.twitter.com/l4WxpHeakO

— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 12, 2026

Bilbao, Spain

Total solar eclipse of 2026 from Bilbao, Spain Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

Berlanga de Duero, central Spain

Alamy Alamy

Salou, Spain

Lloyds of Macroom Lloyds of Macroom

London, England 

People watch partial solar eclipse as seen from Northala Fields in west London. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

People watch a partial solar eclipse as seen from Northala Fields in west London Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

Munich, Germany

Image taken from Cathedral of Our Lady in Munich Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

'I thought it was a hidden spot but apparently 1,000 other people thought the same. Though it was not a total solar eclipse, there was a great enthusiasm among the locals and the experience was totally worth it.' Pradeep Pradeep